2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 850 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |